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Leptospermum scoparium 'Helene Strybing'

Helene Strybing Manuka Tea Tree

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

New Zealand Tea Tree has small, needle-like green leaves with showy, 1/2" rose-like flowers in winter and spring. These shrubs can be thinned to enhance their attractive branch structure and flaking bark. They need very little water once established. 'Helene Strybing' grows 6-10' tall by 5-8' wide. It has an open structure with deep pink blooms.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.